My dad died recently and he left a will. The funeral home director says all we need to do is file an amendment with the will at the courthouse. Is that true? If so, what should it say? Furthermore, I ...

Q: My sister passed away and named me as the beneficiary and executor in her will. She owned nothing. The only asset is a life insurance policy payable to her estate for $1,500. My lawyer told me not ...

Probate court is a specialized type of court that deals with the property and debts of a person who has died. The primary function of probate court is to ensure that a decedent's estate is distributed ...

The legal process after someone’s death can be challenging, especially with probate and other legal proceedings. In Kansas, a small estate affidavit may help heirs settle an estate without lengthy ...

Q: My father died with no will. His larger investment accounts were payable to my brother and myself. We have already split his personal possessions. He also had three bank accounts that were not set ...

Probate can feel like stepping into a maze of legal paperwork, court deadlines and emotional decisions, often at one of life's more difficult moments. Families suddenly find themselves juggling ...